Just try and get a lightsaber out of a toddler's hands. It's easier said than done when you're unarmed. [more inside]
posted by Blasdelb on Apr 7, 2013 - 36 comments

Silicon Valley can solve most of your first world problems [via]
posted by special-k on Dec 27, 2012 - 30 comments

In an effort to lose tons of weight before their weddings, some brides are turning to the K-E diet.
posted by reenum on Apr 22, 2012 - 56 comments

IKEA is already widening their domain, but for some of us, it's still a challenge to deal with the staid institution of the IKEA store. Never fear! [more inside]
posted by nosila on Apr 9, 2012 - 54 comments

So Google recently announced that changes are coming to Google Reader. One of the upcoming changes is that Reader is losing its own, loved by many, social sharing in favor of Google+: "They're also removing the ability to consume shared items in Reader, so you'll have to go to G+ to read them. I'm fine with G+ being the plumbing for all of Reader's social features, but to force you to go to G+ to comment and read shared items seems shortsighted."

This news has not fared well with many of Reader's users. [more inside]
posted by omegar on Oct 24, 2011 - 120 comments